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Campagna Center Inc

EIN 54-0534609 · Alexandria, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CAMPAGNA CENTER,INC. (THE CENTER), IS A COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN ALEXANDRIA, VA. THE CENTER OPERATES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THE CENTER PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS-OF-AGE, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN ATTENDING LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, LITERACY TUTORING/MENTORING FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.

Income
$15.1 million
Spending
$15.1 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
7.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
280
Volunteers
268
Highest pay
$212,409, president & ceo (ex-officio)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 24 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)
  1. $4.7 million spent. CAMPAGNA KIDS PROVIDES RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN THROUGH ITS AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM. OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND THE ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, IT OFFERS PARENTS ACCESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE AND HIGH QUALITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
  2. $3.2 million spent. ALEXANDRIA HEAD START PROMOTES SCHOOL READINESS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDRREN (AGES 3 TO 5) FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES LIVING IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA. THE PROGRAM INTENTIONALLY FOCUSES ON HELPING CHILDREN DEVELOP SKILLS IN THE AREAS OF COGNITIVE AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, EARLY READING, AND MATHEMATICS, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT NECESSARY FOR SCHOOL READINESS. FAMILIES COLLABORATE WITH STAFF TO FOSTER THESE OUTCOMES AND WORK TOWARD THEIR OWN SELF-SUFFICIENCY GOALS. SITES ARE ACCREDITED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE VIRGINIA QUALITY INITIATIVE.
  3. $3.0 million spent. EARLY HEAD START PROVIDES FOR LOW-INCOME INFANTS AND TODDLERS (BIRTH - THREE YEARS OLD) AND EXPECTANT FAMILIES. EARLY HEAD START OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES - EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND NUTRITION - TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN ARE GETTING OFF TO THE VERY BEST POSSIBLE START IN LIFE. THE CENTER'S EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM DELIVERS SERVICES THROUGH VARIOUS SETTINGS INCLUDING CENTER-BASED, HOME VISITING, AND FAMILY CHILD CARE. SITES HAVE EARNED ACCREDITATION THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC) AND ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE VIRGINIA QUALITY INITIATIVE.
  4. $569,738 spent. EARLY HEAD START CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT WORKS WITH A NETWORK OF INDEPENDENT FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS REGULATED BY THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO SERVE CHILDREN WHO QUALIFY FOR EARLY HEAD START SERVICES. THESE PROVIDERS PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THEIR PROGRAMS. PROVIDERS ALSO GAIN ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT STRENGTHEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND THE MANY WAYS TO INTEGRATE THE USE OF CURRICULUM RESOURCES INTO THEIR PROGRAM. FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM HAVE ACCESS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY HEAD START FUNDED PROGRAMS.
  5. $363,790 spent. WRIGHT TO READ PROVIDES VOLUNTEER-BASED ONE-ON-ONE SUSTAINED LITERACY TUTORING AND MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. ENROLLMENT TARGETS ELEMENTARY AGED CHILDREN, BUT WITH A SMALLER NUMBER OF STUDENTS CONTINUING TO WORK WITH THEIR TUTOR-MENTOR THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL. WRIGHT TO READ COLLABORATES WITH FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT NETWORK THAT GUIDES EACH CHILD TOWARD SUCCESS.
  6. $1.1 million spent. CAMPAGNA EARLY LEARNING CENTER (CELC) IS A FULL DAY/FULL YEAR PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM CREATED TO PROVIDE MORE FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO QUALITY PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR PUBLICLY FUNDED PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS LIKE HEAD START. THE CELC OPERATES THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH AHC, INC., AN AFFORDABLE AND WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOPER.NEW NEIGHBORS ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS PROGRAM (NEW NEIGHBORS) IS AN IMPORTANT AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAM DEVELOPED TO MEET ALEXANDRIA'S NEED FOR HIGH QUALITY, EASILY ACCESSIBLE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING TO ENHANCE THE JOB POSSIBILITIES AND ECONOMIC SECURITY OF IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES WHO RESIDE IN THE COMMUNITY. IT PROVIDES A 14 WEEK, 3 DAY PER WEEK, 2.5 HOURS PER DAY PROGRAM MODEL. TWO SEMESTERS ARE OFFERED EACH YEAR, ONE 14-WEEK SESSION IN THE FALL, AND THE OTHER DURING THE SPRING. STUDENTS ARE IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES NEW TO OUR COMMUNITY AND ONE THIRD REQUIRE CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE TO ENROLL AND ATTEND CLASSES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.BUILDING BETTER FUTURES PROVIDES TUTORING, MENTORING, LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TO PRIMARILY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ALEXANDRIA. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO TUTORING, ENRICHMENT SEMINARS FOCUSED ON TOPICS THAT SUPPORT POSTSECONDARY PLANNING. STUDENTS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT COLLEGE CAMPUSES AS THEY CONSIDER THEIR POSTSECONDARY PLANS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS STUDENTS EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES TO BRIDGE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF VARIOUS CAREER PATHS. MANY OF THE YOUTH ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM MAY BE THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILY TO PURSUE COLLEGE, POST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND/OR HAVE IMMIGRATED TO THE UNITED STATES.INCLUDING SEVERAL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1973.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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